Job Description

Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group is seeking a Marketing Manager who will craft marketing strategy and execute on plans such as: advertising and social media campaigns; influencer promotions, maintaining title budgets; and managing pre-order promotions supporting adult Christian books to a wide audience of readers for our imprints including WaterBrook, Multnomah, Ink & Willow, Image, and Forum.  

As the Marketing Manager, you will report to the Vice President, Director of Marketing. This is an exciting opportunity for a book marketer who reads widely, communicates clearly, works independently, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to develop and oversee marketing campaigns for various titles, working closely with authors and their agents, as well as the group’s editorial, publicity, and publishing teams. You will also be involved in the day-to-day strategy of group’s online marketing communication, including the creation of content and maintaining a brand voice across platforms.   

Our Christian publishing program is devoted to creating books that inspire readers to find rich, spiritual purpose in their daily lives and invite them into a deeper relationship with God. We are seeking a creative, collaborative, and enthusiastic marketer with interest in working with Christian books and authors to join our team. The Marketing Manager will be an active member of the team who creates and executes customized campaigns. PRH Christian publishes a broad range of Christian focused books in a variety of categories including Chrisitan Living, Spiritual Growth, and Inspirational, plus our 4-color product lines including gift products and journals. 

We publish a broad range of Christian authors including John Mark Comer, Mark Batterson, Michael Todd, Jordan Lee Dooley, Jennie Allen, Manny Arango, Ashley Heatherington, Madison Prewett Troutt, Sarita Lyons, Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma, Rich Villodas, Katie Davis Majors, Stephanie Ike Okafor, and Joni Eareckson Tada.

Specific responsibilities include:   

• Creates and leads innovative title-marketing campaigns and launch plans based on market data and consumer trends by partnering with internal teams, using in-house tools, and individual research 
• Collaborates closely with authors and their teams to implement marketing strategies by developing timelines, digital content, and integration across author’s social media/related platforms  
• Devises influencer marketing campaigns, custom audiences, and company cross-promotions to activate word of mouth and reader engagement that result in book sales  
• Sets and meets ambitious sales goals, drives discovery and engagement, and closely works with other departments including Publishing, Editorial, Publicity, Sales, Consumer Engagement, Creative Operations  
• Manages title-marketing strategies, advertising and social media campaigns, analytics, and budgets  
• Presents during key publishing group meetings, including acquisition meetings for potential authors  
• Attends publishing meetings and gives pertinent feedback on potential projects and book proposals  

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:   

• Minimum 4 years prior related experience in Christian marketing, with experience working on creative and strategic campaigns; book publishing experience strongly preferred 
• Genuine interest in marketing Christian books 
• Excellent communication skills; speak effectively with top authors, literary agents, and key stakeholders 
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated problem solver, and a team player 
• Experience using social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.  
• Excellent organizational skills; multi-task, prioritize and manage a busy inbox with timely follow-up  
• Ability to set and meet goals under an established budget 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required and an ability to learn new applications 
• Proficiency of Adobe Creative Suite programs and online marketing tools like Canva 

The PRH Christian Publishing Group’s office is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position is open to remote candidates located within the United States.

The salary for this position is $73,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. 

Please apply by June 23rd using our online application process, and please include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.  If the role is posted beyond this deadline, we are still accepting applications.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at < "">

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: Colorado 

City: Colorado Springs 

Postal Code: 80921 

Job ID: 280479

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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